Principal Consultant - Merger and Acquisition

Erm

The Role

Overview

Lead ESG due diligence and M&A advisory projects, managing teams and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • due diligence
  • esg advisory
  • financial modelling
  • business development
  • project management
  • team leadership

Tasks

-Supporting EHS Due Diligence, investor-driven ESG/Sustainable Finance opportunity development with both existing and new clients -Lead consulting engagements across the range of Environmental and Social Due Diligence and ESG Due Diligence, acting as ERM’s key point of contact with project clients, delivering excellent value and quality service. -Overseeing the quantification of the financial impact of the sustainability related risk and / or opportunity and good working knowledge of financial modelling -As a senior “seller/doer,” contribute to business development of ERM’s global M&A Solutions service area. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in the development of new business, in cooperation with ERM Partners. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business. -Provide leadership, working with project team members closely to complete tasks within project budget and time requirements and minimize project risk -Support the growth and development of ERM’s capabilities related to the above-described areas by actively collaborating with colleagues across the globe and driving innovation within our practice community to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market -Lead, manage performance and retain, inspire and mentor team personnel for overall success -Engage, inspire and motivate the team to achieve ERM’s goals, fostering collaborative working. -Implementation support for value creation plan including, capability building, driving alignment, governance set up and reporting -Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional M&A Solutions Services market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development with existing clients) -Identify opportunities for other service lines such as services related to site remediation, compliance, management systems, outsourcing, and integration support, among others. -The Principal Consultant is responsible for managing and delivering large, complex projects and ensure that client satisfaction is upheld through project communications and engagement as well as quality of outputs produced to deliver client service excellence.

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • advanced excel
  • financial modelling
  • esg due diligence
  • business degree
  • people management

What You Bring

-At least 10-15 years of relevant experience, preferred to be in consultancy with relevant project experience in ESG/E&S Due Diligence of experiences as a plus. -Excellent communication and coordination skills. -Familiarity with financial modelling and quantification of ESG risk and value creation opportunities -Command over advanced excel, power point and word skills -Ability to travel, maintain flexibility in work hours and work independently with minimal supervision. -Experience with people/team management required. -Bachelors/ master's in business administration, Finance, Operations or Environmental Sciences or related fields. -EHS/ESG/E&S due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raising and project finance including Equator Principal reviews -Excellent virtual or face-to-face presentation skills, with a firm understanding of deal dynamics for a given assignment. -Familiar with Private Equity Financial Sector in India and the region. -Experience in end-to-end proposal and client management. -Knowledge and/or interest in corporate sustainability, sustainable finance and/or ESG data & analytics -Experienced in managing a portfolio of projects. -Demonstrate familiarity with M&A market in India and the region. -Excellent command of English (written and spoken); -Well versed in environmental and social risk, environmental compliance, health & safety, as they relate to transaction agreements. -Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

Benefits

-Post acquisition value creation plan

The Company

About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Chemical

Financial Services

Manufacturing

Mining & Metals

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Power

Renewables